Aircraft Carrier Disaster One of World War II's Worst Blows
Washington AP recalls the Franklin disaster of March 19 1945. The battered carrier was hit by Japanese bombs off Japan, killing 724 and wounding 265. Lt. Carroll K. Faught survived with grave injuries and later became a government official. He recalls the blast, the flight deck chaos, and surviving amid wreckage. Commanders of other ships aided in rescue and fire-fighting efforts.
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Senate Speeches Could Put Stop To Great Society
Washington AP President Johnson’s Great Society program may slow as the Senate resists curbing debate on the voting rights bill. Senate leaders warn of a delayed agenda with healthcare and other measures facing lengthy fights amid White House demands and GOP resistance.
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High Winds Leave Wichita with Injuries and Damaged Homes
Winds of near tornado force struck Wichita on Thursday night injuring at least a dozen people, none critical. Five house trailers were heavily damaged or destroyed, two at one location and three at another, with further damage to roofs, windows, utilities, and trees.
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